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Shanghai Restaurant--Now in Berkeley!

For fans of Oakland Chinatown's Shanghai Restaurant (and perhaps also fans of the San Mateo branch, which I've heard of on this board but never had occasion to visit): they just opened a new branch last week on Durant Street near the UC Berkeley Campus. It's on the North side of the street, between Telegraph and Bowditch. It's just west of the "Asian ghetto", upstairs from a Korean restaurant which is recessed from the street, and (along with Cafe Durant) above the Old Teahouse.

I just saw it today and haven't had a chance to eat there, but the menu is clearly the same and I confirmed with an employee that they're related.

Summer is in full swing, which (hopefully) means trips to the park or the beach. If you’re taking a picnic along, you should know a few food safety rules so you can pack, transport, and eat your meal without the threat of food poisoning. Liz Weinandy